3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (978+ words) Lucas and his father Chris haul their gear back from hunting at the Kitty Fork Outdoors Annual Veterans Dove Hunt Saturday. Chris brought his family out for the event and is still in the service. Chris specifically requested The Independent…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1360+ words) The hospital sealed a time capsule set to be opened in 25 years Staff of Sampson Regional take time to enjoy refreshments after comments and the sealing of the time capsule. Morgan Shaw, director of Business Development at Sampson Regional, opens…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago   (635+ words) North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agent Sydney Knowles instructs Sharon Carter and Kay Raynor on how to create hummus during a class last week. Sharon Carter and Kay Raynor work on making hummus. Zeily Araqz and Evelyn Cabanzo measure out honey…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (425+ words) Aug. 20 training designed to prepare for emergencies before they happen Dawson McLamb, the Emergency Management coordinator for Sampson County, looks over the storm radar at the weather headed towards Sampson County on Monday, Aug. 3. He says while there have been…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (744+ words) Sampson Regional Medical Center employees Judy Naylor, Matt Johns, and Morgan Shaw get their daily steps in, something helped by the walking challenge the hospital held through June 20. Isabella Ellis, hospital leaders note, inspires fellow employees with her walking pad…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (298+ words) In an effort to improve health care in rural communities, Sampson Regional Medical Center leaders are reaching out to the community, urging residents to share their thoughts on needs, barriers to care and opportunities to improve. Those who live or…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (745+ words) in West case urged George Barksdale Jr. speaks to the Sampson County Board of Commissioners Monday night, asking them to hold those responsible accountable. See related editorial 6A Community members gathered Monday evening outside the Sampson County Department of Social Services…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (465+ words) See related story A1 As law enforcement agencies continue responding to an increasing number of mental health-related calls, leaders with both the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office and the Clinton Police Department say specialized training and de-escalation techniques remain central to their…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (934+ words) For most people, public service becomes a career, but for Sampson native Joshua Deaver, it became a way of life. Long before he was appointed Sampson County’s new Emergency Management director, Deaver was already answering calls for help. He was…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (627+ words) Over a hundred drawn to Clinton’s Main Street for Servers in formation march down Main Street Sunday night with the first of a three-course meal, a Caesar salad provided by one of the chefs for the evening, Alfredo DiPinto, owner…...